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amazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebean
US /bin/
UK /bi:n/
- Countable Noun
- Large seed eaten as a vegetable
A2Morebite
US /baɪt/
UK /baɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- Wound left from being bitten
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
A2Morebranch out
US /bræntʃ aʊt/
UK /brɑ:ntʃ aut/
- Intransitive Verb
- To expand or diversify one's interests or activities.
- Phrasal Verb
- To expand or extend one's interests, activities, or business.
- To extend or spread out from a central point.
breakfast
US /ˈbrɛkfəst/
UK /ˈbrekfəst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- First meal of the day
- Intransitive Verb
- To have the first meal of the day
A2Morebuffet
US /bəˈfe, bu-/
UK /'bʊfeɪ/
- Noun
- Meal where eaters select from many various dishes
- Transitive Verb
- To apply repeated blows to something e.g. by wind
B2Moreby hand
US /baɪ hænd/
UK /bai hænd/
- Phrase
- Done manually; not by machine.
- Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
A1Moreby now
US /baɪ naʊ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
A2Morecabbage
US /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
- Countable Noun
- Round green vegetable with tightly packed leaves
B2Morecall for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
A1Morecap off
US
UK
- Phrase
- To end something in an exciting or extreme way
- Phrasal Verb
- To end something in an exciting or extreme way
B1Morecobble together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make something that works but imperfectly
B2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecorn
US /kɔrn/
UK /kɔ:n/
- Noun
- Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- Plant with many yellow seeds used as food
B1Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredeli
US /ˈdɛli/
UK /ˈdeli/
- Noun
- A shop selling unusual or special food products
C1Moredelicious
US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
B1TOEICMoredish
US /dɪʃ/
UK /dɪʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- Food that has been prepared in a certain way
A2Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredump out
US /dʌmp aʊt/
UK /dʌmp aʊt/
- other
- To empty the contents of a container.
B2Moredying to
US
UK
- Phrase
- Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
- To have a very strong desire or need for something.
A1Moreeat in
US /it ɪn/
UK /i:t ɪn/
- other
- To have a meal at home instead of going out.
A2Moreexcite
US /ɪkˈsaɪt/
UK /ɪk'saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something or someone become more active
- To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
A2TOEICMorefamiliar
US /fəˈmɪljɚ/
UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Well-known or easily recognized
- Having a good knowledge of something.
- Noun
- A close friend or associate.
- (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
A2TOEICMoreflavor
US /ˈflevɚ/
UK /'fleɪvə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality giving something a particular character
- Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra taste to a food
B1Moreflour
US /flaʊr/
UK /ˈflaʊə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Powder made from a grain used in cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with flour in cooking
B1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefor the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
A1Morefrom scratch
US /frʌm skrætʃ/
UK /frɔm skrætʃ/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from nothing.
- From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
A1Moreget it together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To organize your life and become more responsible.
globe
US /gloʊb/
UK /gləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
B1TOEICMorego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehomemade
US /ˈhomˈmed/
UK /'həʊm'meɪd/
- Adjective
- Made at home, not in a factory
B1Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morein color
US
UK
- Phrase
- Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
- Adjective
- Full of vivid colors; bright and vibrant.
A1Morein itself
US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/
UK /in itˈself/
- Phrase
- Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- Essentially; by its very nature.
in the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein the mix
US /ɪn ðə ˈmɪks/
UK /in ðə ˈmiks/
- other
- Being involved or included in a group or activity.
B2Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreink
US /ɪŋk/
UK /ɪŋk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid found in pens
- Transitive Verb
- To sign (a document)
A2Moreinto space
US
UK
- Phrase
- Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- Figuratively, entering a realm of imagination or abstraction.
A1Moreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Moreleaf
US /lif/
UK /li:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Page in a book
- Green part of a tree or plant
- Intransitive Verb
- To look through pages in a book
A2Morelean into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- To embrace or fully engage with something, especially something difficult or challenging.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelotus
US /ˈlotəs/
UK /'ləʊtəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any aquatic plant of the water lily family
B2Moremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremeat
US /mit/
UK /mi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- Noun
- Something that is important or significant
A2Moremoment of truth
US
UK
- Noun
- A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
no matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the bat
US /ɔf ði bæt/
UK /ɔf ðə bæt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; without delay.
- Referring to the moment a baseball leaves the bat after being hit.
A1Moreon a mission
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- Very determined to achieve something.
B2Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreone of those things
US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/
UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/
- other
- An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
B2Moreonion
US /ˈʌnjən/
UK /ˈʌnjən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong-smelling, strong-tasting vegetable
B1Morepepper
US /ˈpɛpɚ/
UK /ˈpepə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- Hard covering of berries used as spices
- Transitive Verb
- To spread around randomly, as with bullets
- To sprinkle or season with pepper.
B1Moreperfectly
US /ˈpəfɪktli/
UK /ˈpɜ:fɪktli/
- Adverb
- In a faultless manner; without mistakes
A2Morepork
US /pɔ:rk/
UK /pɔ:k/
- Uncountable Noun
- Meat of a pig, used for food
B2Morerate it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
B1Morerecipe
US /ˈrɛsəˌpi/
UK /'resəpɪ/
- Noun
- Conditions likely to create a particular result
- Directions for making a dish, with the ingredients
B1Moreright off the bat
US /raɪt ɔf ðə bæt/
UK /raɪt ɒf ðə bæt/
- other
- Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
B2Moreroll it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- To bowl a ball.
A1Morerye
US /raɪ/
UK /raɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Type of grain used to make flour for certain bread
C1Moresalsa
US /'sɑ:lsə/
UK /'sælsə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions and chili peppers
B2Moresauce
US /sɔs/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
B1Moresaw through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
A1Moreseafood
US /ˈsiˌfud/
UK /'si:fu:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
B2Moreshoot off
US /ʃut ɔf/
UK /ʃu:t ɒf/
- other
- To fire a gun or weapon.
B2Moreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Moreshrimp
US /ʃrɪmp/
UK /ʃrɪmp/
- Countable Noun
- Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- Someone who is small and weak
B1Moresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Moresoda
US /ˈsoʊdə/
UK /ˈsəʊdə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet bubbly flavored drink
B2Moresquid
US /skwɪd/
UK /skwɪd/
- Noun
- Sea creature with ten arms, and a long thin body
B1Morestew
US /stu, stju/
UK /stju:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cook meat or vegetables in hot water
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of dish mixing meat, vegetables, and gravy
B2Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretexture
US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/
UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality from different elements, as in music
- Look and feel of a substance or material
- Transitive Verb
- To give a particular look or feel to a surface
B1Morethick
US /θɪk/
UK /θɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to see through, as fog
- Full of (people, etc.)
- Adverb
- In close association or friendship.
A2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Moreto taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
A2Moreto the brim
US /tu ðə brɪm/
UK /tu ðə brɪm/
- other
- Filled completely to the edge or limit.
B2Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewhip
US /hwɪp, wɪp/
UK /wɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat thoroughly or easily
- To beat with a type of long rope
- Countable Noun
- A long rope used to hit people or animals
B1Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
yum
US /jʌm/
UK /jʌm/
- Interjection
- Used to show pleasure at eating something nice
B2Moreyummy
US /ˈjʌmi/
UK /ˈjʌmi/
- Adjective
- (Of food) delicious; very tasty
C1More
